Consultative committees

Community consultation is an important part of establishing the National Radioactive Waste Facility (NRWMF). Two independent consultative committees advise the department on their respective sites, specifically:

Neither committee is a decision-making body and each only performs an advisory role between the community and the government. Community members who make up the committees meet throughout the site selection process to discuss key aspects of the project.

The committees will remain active for the duration of the site selection process. It will be the Minister’s discretion if the committees remain in place after this decision.

For a copy of presentations given to this committee please contact us.

Kimba Economic Working Group

If a facility is sited in the district, the Working Group ensures neighbouring communities are best placed to fill any economic development opportunities. Read the group’s terms of reference [PDF 425KB][DOC 61KB].

For a copy of presentations given to this committee please contact us.

Wallerberdina Economic Working Group

If a facility is sited at Wallerberdina Station, the Working Group ensures neighbouring communities are best placed to fill any economic development opportunities. Read the group’s terms of reference [PDF 308KB][DOC 60KB].

The department acknowledges the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.